The California Mallards bested the Texas Isotopes, 6-5, at Arlington Park. Iván Zapata was named player of the game. He went 2-3 with a double and a walk, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The Mallards have now won 4 straight.

The Mallards got a big at-bat from pinch hitter Tony Bonilla. For the game, Bonilla was 1-1 with a home run. In the top of the ninth, with the bases empty, he stroked a solo home run. His 15th home run of the season gave California a 6-5 lead.

"We took advantage of our opportunities," Bonilla told the California Bulletin. "It's as simple as that."